We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Description: My name is Carlo Castronovo and I would like to introduce myself to those of you who may not have been to Giusseppe's Pizza & Italian Cuisine here in Old Bridge My four brothers and I have continued our family tradition of serving great food, just as our father did for nearly half a century. Giusseppe's is our fifth and newest restaurant — a family-owned independent pizzeria and restaurant that offers unmatched quality and service. Our employees' first priority is the customer and making sure that their experience at Giusseppe's is nothing short of excellent. Did you know we use 100% Grande Cheese? Grande uses 100% all-natural cheese with no fillers, no preservatives & no additives!. Our sauce is made with fresh-packed tomatoes! Not from concentrate! From all of us at Giusseppe's Pizza & Italian Cuisine, we look forward to serving you! Buon Appetito!

My 3 year old son wanted pizza and Guiseppe's is on the way home from my son's day care. My wife usually gets the pizza while I stay in the car with my son, but this time I went in and ordered a plain pie as usual. I went against my better judgement (I lived in Brooklyn for 30 years before moving to NJ) and paid for it in advance. They said it would take 20 minutes so I went to the car to check on my son, I played some music for him, and went back at around 20 minutes later. I asked about the pizza and one of the girls said it's not ready yet and asked me if I paid for it already, so I showed her my receipt and waited. Suddenly, the pizza that wasn't ready magically appeared without having been taken out of the oven. I didn't think anything of it, but when I got home and opened the box to give my 3 year old a slice I saw what looked like a blind samurai practiced chopping on. I used to make pizza as a kid in Brooklyn so I know what a fresh pie is supposed to look like. This thing was sliced all wrong and looked like it as sitting around. You could tell because each slice was defined unlike on a hot pie where the cheese melts back together. Would you give that garbage to your kid? Would you pay for something and expect garbage for your money? As a kid in Brooklyn I would have dealt with it differently, but as an adult and a father I write a bad review. The stupid mistake of assuming that I was trying to pull a fast one, and giving me junk instead of a good pie that would have cost them about $8 maybe results in them losing my business as well as those of the people I know. We used to order a few pies for my son's day care from them, but not anymore. So there you go genius you will continue to lose $100's a month because you didn't want to treat your customer right. Which would have been a better business decision? losing $8 or continuously losing $100's every month?

Visited March 2012

Value

Atmosphere

Service

Food

Helpful?

2Thank Varghese J

Report

Ask Varghese J about Giuseppe's Pizza & Fine Italian Food

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

I personally would like to apologize because this is not acceptable! We have definitely improved our staff and customer service from this point a few years ago! We operate with a dedication to customer service and providing our customers with high quality fresh food! We hope you can forgive this previous incident and return in the future for a delicious meal or pizza! We hope to see you again soon Varghese and we apologize again. Best, Carlo Castronovo (Owner)

Report response as inappropriate
Thank you. We appreciate your input.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

This Italian eatery is local to me, but even if it wasn't, I'd stilllove Giusseppe's food. My family and I dine here regularly and havenever left hungry or disappointed. With a wide variety of menu options,we never get bored with the selections; one tastier than the next. Mypersonal favorite is the Gnocchi Bolognese. The gnocchi is neverovercooked and the meat sauce is a tasty and generous blend of veal,beef, and sausage in a tomatoe sauce with just a touch of cream.When I'm in the mood for something lighter, I usually opt for theGrilled Chicken Romaine salad. The chicken is marinated nicely and sits atop a bed of fresh greens along with roasted red peppers, red onions, little round balls of fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and green and black olives with balsamic dressing. Another favorite is the classic Chicken Parmigiana served with any pasta you'd like (even whole wheat!) and a side salad. The chicken is tender, the sauce sweet, and the portion generous! The pizza, wraps, and subs are also very good. My kids love the chicken wing appetizer (spicy!) and the ravioli dinner. The chicken wings are a nice menu item when catering too, which Giusseppe's not only offers but will be happy to help you put together the perfect package that suits your party. The owner, Carlo, truly aims to please and cares about every order that leaves the premises. If something isn't right, he'll make it right. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. You will not find a sweeter waitress than Crystal who always asks, "What's your favorite pasta!?" when your dish includes a side of it! It's nice to be able to dine in an establishment that has great food but also friendly, great service, too. They even grill up fresh, plain chicken breasts for my dog when I'm short on time!! Overall, you can't go wrong at Giusseppe's. And no, I'm not related to anyone associated with this establishment!!

Visited March 2012

Value

Atmosphere

Service

Food

Helpful?

Thank ticcr

Report

Ask ticcr about Giuseppe's Pizza & Fine Italian Food

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

We definitely thank you for leaving your review! We love to hear recommendations from local customers who dine with us regularly! This gives us good information on what menu items become favorites! We thank you and your family for your business and we hope to see you again soon! Check out our Facebook page for information and specials daily! Best, Carlo Castronovo (Owner)

Report response as inappropriate
Thank you. We appreciate your input.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Sponge16

Level 3 Contributor

11 reviews

6 restaurant reviews

8 helpful votes

“Best local place for casual Italian”

Reviewed February 20, 2012

I love this place. The staff is friendly. The food is great. They have whole wheat pizza, pastas, bread and wraps which earns major points from me. The portions are big enough to have leftovers. They are always willing to adjust things which shows its made fresh. I catered a party from here and everyone asked where the place was. It doesn't have a large dining area or party room :(

Value

Atmosphere

Service

Food

Helpful?

1Thank Sponge16

Report

Ask Sponge16 about Giuseppe's Pizza & Fine Italian Food

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.